Philip Rafuse
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Philip Rafuse
@pjrafuse.bsky.social
Proud Canadian 🇨🇦 Husband, father, progressive centrist, liberal Christian, pro peace and pro military (yes, they go well together in a liberal democracy) and supporter of the great country Ukraine 🇺🇦.
Part of the headlight wars is fueled in Canada by the switch in recent years to water base highway line paint. The reflective life is only a few weeks in our rainy climate yet they are only repainted annually. LED headlights give me a shot at seeing worn lines.

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Most U.K. drivers say headlights are too bright – and that’s in a country that cares about glare, unlike Canada — The Globe and Mail
In a recent survey, 97 per cent of U.K. drivers said that they were regularly or sometimes dazzled by oncoming vehicles
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December 4, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Opinion | American leadership looks chaotic. The truth may be more sinister - Toronto Star

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Opinion | American leadership looks chaotic. The truth may be more sinister — Toronto Star
A recent flip-flop on Ukraine may be less a sign of disorganization than infighting.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Carney says U.S. peace plan for Ukraine needs “more work” - Global News

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Carney says U.S. peace plan for Ukraine needs 'more work'; expert calls it a 'disaster' — Global News
Ukraine peace talks take centre stage at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, with the United States, Russia and China notably absent from the summit.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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1938 all over again. The part of Neville Chamberlain is played by Donald Trump.
Leaked 28-Point Trump Peace Plan Would Force Major Concessions From Ukraine
A copy of the deal reportedly obtained by The Telegraph includes demands for Ukraine to slash its military, surrender land and hold elections while Russia is “expected” not to re-invade.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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Wild wolves? Is there such a thing as a tame wolf?

Had never heard of sea wolves before. Learned something new!
B.C. wolves use line to pull up crab traps in first possible tool use by species | CBC News
Within a day of the cameras being set up in the Heiltsuk First Nation last year, researchers  captured footage of a sea wolf emerging from the water with a buoy hanging from its mouth. The footage the...
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November 18, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Swedish manufacturer SAAB says 10,000 jobs could land in Canada - CTV News

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Swedish manufacturer SAAB says 10,000 jobs could land in Canada — CTV News
The Swedish manufacturer of the Gripen fighter jet, SAAB, says ten thousand manufacturing and research jobs could land in Canada if Ottawa adds the aircraft to its military fleet.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:42 PM
U.S. WWII cemetery in the Netherlands removes displays about Black troops - The Washington Post

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U.S. WWII cemetery in the Netherlands removes displays about Black troops — The Washington Post
The Netherlands American Cemetery previously had two displays honoring Black American soldiers’ experiences in World War II.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:31 PM
‘Hermann Göring loved his kids. That’s what’s terrifying’: James Vanderbilt, Rami Malek and Michael Shannon on Nuremberg - The Guardian

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‘Hermann Göring loved his kids. That’s what’s terrifying’: James Vanderbilt, Rami Malek and Michael Shannon on Nuremberg — Guardian US
Russell Crowe has a malevolent charm as the Nazi on trial in a compelling new film. His co-stars and director explain how they understood this monster – and the persistence of evil today
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November 12, 2025 at 1:06 AM
How an American ‘deserter’ fought for Canada in WW II — and Canadians fought for him - CBC News

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How an American ‘deserter’ fought for Canada in WW II — and Canadians fought for him — CBC News
Millard (Tex) Allison’s family and old regiment are seeking to honour a man whose story, they say, illustrates how Canadians and Americans forged steadfast bonds in times of war — even if bonds today ...
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November 11, 2025 at 7:49 PM
November 11, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Remembrance Day ceremonies in Stratford PE Canada.
November 11, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Once again, it's currently warmer in PEI Canada than in Florida.

Global warming is real and it does weird things.

Now, where should I put my banana trees?
November 11, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Opinion: The poppy is a symbol of justice, not bias - The Globe and Mail

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Opinion: The poppy is a symbol of justice, not bias — The Globe and Mail
Judges in Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia are wrong to bar staff from wearing the poppy
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November 11, 2025 at 12:23 PM
My Family’s 240-Year Journey Shows Why Canada Will Never Bow to Trump - The Walrus

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My Family’s 240-Year Journey Shows Why Canada Will Never Bow to Trump — The Walrus
I turned to history—and my ancestors—to understand the country’s resistance to American domination
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November 11, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Opinion: The ostrich saga was for the birds - The Globe and Mail

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Opinion: The ostrich saga was for the birds — The Globe and Mail
Government’s decision to cull 300 birds in B.C. was for the public good
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November 11, 2025 at 11:59 AM
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Maybe we need to resume production of Lee Enfields and Bren guns.

Time to pick a new Ronnie the Bren gun woman.

Start building CF-100s to shoot down drones and cruise missiles.

What is old is new again. Buy your War Bonds today.
Canadian military will rely on an army of public servants to boost its ranks by 300,000
Federal public servants would be trained to shoot guns, drive trucks and fly drones, according to a defence department directive.
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November 10, 2025 at 11:10 PM